1990 Clos de Tart
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Tobacco, earthiness, cedar, mint, dried cherries and crushed flowers all lift from the glass in the 1990 Clos de Tart (magnum). The 1990 is a pretty, if delicate and fleeting, wine from Clos de Tart, but it also shows signs of development in its bouquet that suggest it is best enjoyed within the next few years. 93
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Jancis Robinson MW
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Vibrant and bright ruby. Edge of something burnt on the nose. Loose and sweet and a little bit, well, tarty. Then some rather rustic tannins. Not great intensity and purity. Not graceful though it makes an impact like a boxer. Sweetness is sort of bolted on rather than integral to the wine. Hot finish. Too high a yield then, according to Sylvain Pitiot. A big disappointment considering the vintage's reputation. (JR)
Massively constituted nose of blackberries, pinot extract, game and earth that frame intense, complex, large-scaled flavors, excellent length and grand cru finesse. A very impressive Clos de Tart that can be enjoyed now though will clearly be better in 4 to 5 years.
About the producer
Clos de Tart is the largest Grand Cru monopole site in the Côte d’Or. Wine has been produced from this vineyard for over 900 years and it remains one of Burgundy’s top Pinot Noirs.